Once a week (Sunday), the next person on the list will post an art prompt, and everyone who wants to will post their related drawings/paintings/photo manipulations/collage/needlepoint in the thread for us to praise and enjoy. I'll keep a copy of the current prompt on the first page of the thread. Every who participates will be added to the list, and those who participate often will be moved up it faster.

Rules:

1. Not everybody's Rembrandt, but we're all here to have a good time. No hassling anybody about their drawing skill.

2. Everybody's prompt turn is theirs to spend as they like. More general prompts where people can draw whomever they like tend to work better, but if they want to ask for nothing but smutty pictures of the farmer at elf gate, they get to. Don't hassle them about that either.

Requests:

1. While Google-fu is an art all its own, please do not just post found images (Alterations are fine). The point here is to make something new and something Avlis. Obviously, I can't enforce this, but I think I speak for us all when I say I'd rather see imperfect art that's your own than a professional work that's someone else's.

2. Not everyone is reading this in the privacy of their own homes. The thread is marked not safe for work, but if you're posting something that might raise eyebrows in an office, please consider putting it up as a link rather than an image, just for courtesy.

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That's fine. Some of the best arts the old thread got weren't well drawn, but they were hilarious. One of my personal favorites was just blackness, eyes, and speech bubbles. There have been some absolutely fantastic photo manipulations. Just have fun and don't worry. Nobody's assigning grades

3. How do I post my prompt?

If you know you're next, just post it Sunday in the thread (or early, if you know you won't be able to Sunday, or PM me). I'll try to keep in touch to make sure people know). I'll also keep the current topic posted in the first post on the thread, so that people don't have to scroll through to find it.

4. I was in the queue for Art of the Week I, can you put me in the queue for this one?

Sure, just PM me and I'll add you

5. Crap, I missed my turn to put up a prompt!

It's cool. I'll keep a list of people who should have had a turn already but didn't. PM me and you'll get the next one.

6. I want to do a prompt that's already been done.

That's fine. It's been years since the last Art of the Week, and some of those prompts would be great with new characters that have come up since.

7. No one drew for my prompt! I didn't get what I wanted!

People get busy sometimes. Also, very narrow prompts don't tend to do as well because people might not be familiar with the subject, or might not be able to think of a good idea. If you want something very specific, the best way to get it is to do it for yourself. If you want a lot of art with a wide range, leave people room to be creative. The more freedom you give people, the more they will surprise you.

8. Hey, I moved up or down in the queue! What gives?

To reward frequent participation, every three weeks someone enters an art, they move up one in the queue. No one is ever bumped for non-participation, but the more you play, the faster your prompt comes up.

9. I don't have a scanner.

Most libraries and copy shops do. Additionally, smart phones do a pretty good job from the right angle. You could also draw straight onto the computer.

12. Someone posted a picture of my character that makes me really uncomfortable. Can you take it down?

I don't have that power, but the person who posted it does. Please consider PMing them and letting them know. I've drawn something before that I thought someone would think was funny, only to find out they really didn't. I apologized and took it down immediately. Communication can often clear things right up. Additionally, if you're not sure how someone might take a joke picture you've drawn, consider running it by them before posting it publicly. Let's keep this fun for everybody.

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This is Channel 6 News with *DUN DUN DUN* Breaking News: We are receiving reports of an explosion in Times Square, it has not been confirmed if this a terrorist act, some have suggested a gas explosion. *holds finger over earpiece* What's that? *a brief pause* Ladies and gentlemen we have the helicopter feed in... yes going to helicopter footage now where you can see... oh my god. What we are seeing now is a scene of utter devastation. Viewers are advised to *pause* It looks like there is one survivor, there walking, a woman with red hair..."

(she only did it because Turais got kicked out of a cat cafe)

"However friendly they may seem, they must be corrupt to the core, and I must never forget that."

So it looks like I initially misread the prompt with real world stuff vs Avlis.

Which resulted in modern communication vs. Kassha's way of communicating (I hope you don't mind, rk!):

So instead this is my submission:

In 2021, when an unexplained phenomenon resulted in several strange hyenoid creatures appear in the middle of London, the nation’s security forces went on full alert. The capital city saw the Royal Air Force and British Army mobilized. Curfews were put in place whilst the creatures were hunted down and slaughtered.

These aggressive "Gnolls" - as they referred to themselves - attacked and killed many civilians during this time, attempting to enslave children to further their own interests. It was only when the last few stragglers were surrounded and outgunned, that the leader of their pack surrendered.

Rumours persist that the remaining creatures are still alive, locked away in a highly secured area, subjects of research and of more nefarious activities...

Your password must contain at least 8 letters, a capital, a plot, a protagonist with good character development, a twist, and a happy ending.

Thaylis BeignKnight of Drakehall Blade of PelarBrigadier - Blackhawk Brigade - M'Chekian Army - ResignedDragonrider of the Elysian Dragon Wing Knight Companion of the Chivalric Order of BalanceHero of the M'Chekian Union

Inspired by one of several PnP sessions that AJ was in the Star Wars Galaxy.

AJ's trip to Coruscant.

AJ sits outside the Leaping Stag, as his friends gather around him. Ariana, Sapphire, Arcadia, Dav, Tor, and others all sit having drinks that Speaker Finn brought. As the night progresses, AJ speaks up about a time he had in another place, and time far from the world of Avlis, in a Galaxy Far, Far Away.

“It was different, very different. I can tell you what I saw, and will name it as best as I can, but some of the concepts you had to be there to see. It started off as a normal day. I was in Kuras, visiting my Human Family. Even though we are a strange family group, and I was adopted by them, I still visit from time to time. After having a talk with my Brother Marcus, I stepped outside and waved to them. Dad asked how I was getting home, seeing as I had missed the boat headed to Mikona. I replied that I would either pray and utter a Word of Recall spell, or use the portal the Trust Mages have in the Market. I opted to Word of Recall my way home.

“It seems that was what caused this. Forian, in his wisdom, decided I needed to see a place beyond what Avlis is, and I tell you the Truth, it was fantastic. Any of us here have been Plane Hopping before. I’ve been to Tairis, Yssgard, Arkaz, and the Multiverse central city of Sigil with many of you. Had good times. But this was defiantly different. I prayed, and the spell took effect, but it felt different, more empowered. I blacked out a bit from it, as I was flung across the cosmos, to a completely alien world. One that did not have gods that were active in someone’s life, like they are here. People still worshipped gods, but not in the same manner as we do.

“I was in a city. But it was not like Mikona, Elysia, or Even Kuras. This city was huge, and defied the mind. Buildings as tall as Mt. Smokes, were the Smallest around me, and some reached higher than the clouds themselves. Airships, moving with gnomish engines of light, flown past me, is all sorts of shapes and sizes. Almost all were enclosed. All were made of Metal, and Glass. Living constructs, they natives called Droids, moved about. Some, spoke in a weird language of beeps and chirps. Some spoke Common, others languages I’ve never heard on any world, that I had been too prior.

“I saw people of all manner, and even the Humans were different in some places. With unusal skin colorings, like Pink, Blue, and Purple. A person that helped me was called a Mira-Luka, they are born with no eyes, but have a Psionic like ability to see, and read written text. Their clothes were a lot like what you find here, and some even wore armor. But not like what most of us do. It was like being in a place devoted to Forian, with the Chaos of it all, but there was order as well. The Ships flew in single file, there was no sword fights in front of me, and the shops took currency, for goods and services,” AJ starts as he takes a long drink.

He goes on to tell of the items he encountered, a Computer, a Video System, and some of the people he met. One named Bruce, Kynn, and Sarah. Some others named, Russell, Dorsal, Cade, and a Droid named Cowboy. He tells them about the music, being played out of a Music Box called a stereo surround sound system. And a communication device, able to communicate with millions of people at the click of a button.

As he talks, his friends look dubious, as he describes what life was like on this world called Coruscant. Night comes, and people start to get sleepy. AJ bids them all a farewell, as he stands to head north to his house. He slips his hand into his pocket, and pulls out a vibrating Com-phone. “Hello? Merry Met Sarah… What are you doing? Oh, you’re here on Avlis? Where at? Ah… yes, that would be Elysia. 200 miles due east is a town called Zvidureth, that is where I’m at. Come get me!”

As the others watch, AJ flips the music feed on the Com to on, as “Carry on My Wayward Son,” by Kansas starts bellowing out from it. He smiles to the others, as rumbling is heard in the distance, as a Corellian Corvette, Blockade Runner class comes to a hover stop above the town. Le’Nofaythen Troops scramble from the base, as the mages jump to their feet. AJ laughs, and tells them, not to worry, as it’s his friends from the other world. A speeder leaves the hanger, and comes down, with a red hair lady driving it. Floating on the road, on its repulser lifts, Sarah pulls up next to AJ, as he waves to the others. Hops in, as if it’s no issue for him. They speed off, headed back to the ship hovering above Zvidureth, and go inside the hanger.

Shortly after the ship, with the name “The Bucket,” painted on its side, and a Pirate Flag painted on the Upper Gun Turret, takes off with the Confounder, leaving his friends stunned at the sight.

I couldn't pick a DM to draw, so I went the easy route... I present to you the one tool every DM has behind their screen... The Spinner!

Disclaimer:

The author of this artwork makes no claims to the accuracy of what is depicted. Furthermore, said document was produced during the wee-hours of the morning, where sleep and caffeine deprivation severely limited his judgment and common sense.

Thaylis BeignKnight of Drakehall Blade of PelarBrigadier - Blackhawk Brigade - M'Chekian Army - ResignedDragonrider of the Elysian Dragon Wing Knight Companion of the Chivalric Order of BalanceHero of the M'Chekian Union

Plethora holds forth her court; Nighthawk4 holds forth his tea;Sunscream and Nob are plotting war, both on land and sea.Stormhammer judiciously wields his mighty pen;While Micah, the pack pig, runs in and out again.

**Only wrote this with great love and fondness despite the opinion of SOME person who may remain unmentioned. My apologies if you wanted in my poem and didn’t fit. I’ll try to do better next time. Your humble player, SF2